Caring for the Ottawa River: Your Role in Protecting Our Waters

Discover actionable ways to safeguard the Ottawa River. This talk by Ottawa Riverkeeper highlights key environmental concerns and how we as community members can contribute to protecting this vital source of life today and for future generations and diverse species across the watershed. Speaker: Laura Reinsborough - 29 Jan 2025 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction: Meet Ottawa Riverkeeper Laura Rainsboro and the Importance of the Ottawa River 3:33 Ottawa Riverkeeper: Mission, Partnerships, and New Initiatives 6:34 Protecting the River: Ottawa Riverkeeper's Three Pillars (Science, Education, and Advocacy) 10:04 Community Engagement: Education, Cleanups, and Turtle Conservation 12:16 Advocacy in Action: Influencing Decisions for a Healthier River 13:54 Successes and Challenges: Swim ability, Eels, and Road Salt 18:13 Get Involved: How You Can Help Protect the Ottawa River 48:19 What You Can Do 51:44 Questions and Answers